https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:02:07 +0000 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:57:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/shepherding-elders-and-administrative-elders-model Hi....we are looking for insights on changing our current model of Elders to shepherding and administrative....looking for feedback from different churches on the pros and cons.   Janine Shelton https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/shepherding-elders-and-administrative-elders-model Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:57:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/when-reopen-church-and-when-re-close I've heard of councils struggling with the question of how and when to re-open. Sadly, I've also heard of this issue causing pain and division. Tim Postuma https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/when-reopen-church-and-when-re-close Tue, 12 May 2020 11:39:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/should-we-apologize-excommunication Fifty years ago, our consistory excommunicated a man for snowmobiling on Sunday. The man in question passed away last month. Certain family members were deeply hurt by the harshness of the consistory of the day. Some remain in the church; others have left. John Tamming https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/should-we-apologize-excommunication Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:17:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/eligibility-question-elder-nominee Should an individual that has consistently not taken communion be considered for nomination for elder? Anita Herweyer https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/eligibility-question-elder-nominee Mon, 09 Apr 2018 17:43:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/balanced-educational-materials-women-office As described in the position statement on Women in Ecclesiastical Office, the CRC believes that two sincere, educated, and devoted followers of Christ may come to different conclusions about Tom Cooper https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/balanced-educational-materials-women-office Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:47:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/compelling-reasons-attendees-become-members Can anyone provide a few compelling reasons to convince "adherents" who regularly attend and participate to become members? Saying they can vote at congregational meetings and be in leadership roles doesn't sound very convincing. James Van Hemert https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/compelling-reasons-attendees-become-members Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:28:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/how-does-your-council-discuss-synodical-study-committee-reports About a month ago we received an email from our Stated Clerk with the 3 Synodical Study Committee reports attached to it. The email said to discuss the questions at the council or elders meetings and then email the committees if any issues or questions arise (or write an overt Andrew Aukema https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/how-does-your-council-discuss-synodical-study-committee-reports Tue, 29 Dec 2015 18:50:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/ministry-evaluation-tools Does anyone know of any short but effective ministry evaluation tools? We have used a longer and some would say cumbersome ministry evaluation tool for the last few years, and we are looking for a shorter and more accessible tool to use. I would appreciate any suggestions you may have. Leon Johnston https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/ministry-evaluation-tools Thu, 06 Aug 2015 12:55:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/what-appropriate-membership-executive-committee-council I have a question about the appropriate membership on an executive committee of Council. James Van Hemert https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/what-appropriate-membership-executive-committee-council Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:29:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/how-should-older-baptized-members-come-lords-table Thank you for the wonderful work that the Faith Formation Committee has done.  It has been a good learning experience to explore your website and resources, and I have found it quite helpful as we are introducing children to the Lord's Table in our church. Joan Postuma Reenders https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/elders/how-should-older-baptized-members-come-lords-table Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:01:13 +0000